Commercial Law - Online Data Privacy - Limits on Data Collection

Summary

The bill updates Maryland’s commercial law to restrict how companies (called “controllers”) can collect, process, share, or sell personal information. It bars the use of exact geolocation data for targeted advertising unless the consumer agrees, and adds protections against selling sensitive data and discriminatory practices. The changes aim to give consumers more control over their data and prevent misuse.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Topics

Share